It’s estimated that more than three million Americans are living with a herniated disc in their back. After receiving this diagnosis, it’s not uncommon for patients to ask me how it happened. In order to answer that, it’s important to explain how our spine works.
Between each of the bones in the spine, there are cartilage cushions called discs. These discs provide the flexibility to move and bend the spine, but these discs can tear or rupture, resulting in a herniated disc. Herniated discs can be caused by age, heavy lifting, sports, an injury or trauma, smoking or being overweight.
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